This eye cream is packaged in an opaque tube that's outfitted with a tri-rollerball applicator. The metal balls dispense product and allow you to do some light massaging around the eyes, which can help reduce puffiness that results from fluid retention or allergies. However, this absolutely cannot reduce age-related puffiness in any way.

The fragrance-free formula contains niacinamide, a cell-communicating and barrier-repair ingredient found in almost all of Olay's leave-on products. Also present are the conditioning agent panthenol along with tiny amounts of vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate) and green tea (Camellia sinensis). Although these are good ingredients, this is hardly a robust formula when it comes to antioxidants and skin-repairing ingredients.

All told, this is a good, lightweight eye cream, but it doesn't contain anything unique or special for the eye area. See More Info to find out why most eye cream like this aren't necessary—not if your facial moisturizer contains the same types of ingredients!

Pros:

Lightweight, fragrance-free cream hydrates without feeling greasy.

Tri-rollerball applicator is a new twist on applying eye cream, and the massaging action can help reduce some types of puffiness.

Inexpensive.

Contains niacinamide, an excellent anti-aging ingredient for all skin types.

Cons:

Doesn't contain anything unique or special for the eye area.

More Info:

Why You May Not Need an Eye Cream

Most eye creams aren't necessary. That's either because they are poorly formulated, contain nothing special for the eye area, or come in packaging that won't keep key ingredients stable. Just because the product is labeled as an eye cream doesn't mean it's good for your eye area; in fact, many can actually make matters worse.

There is much you can do to improve signs of aging around your eyes. Any product loaded with antioxidants, skin-repairing ingredients, skin-lightening ingredients, anti-inflammatory ingredients, and effective emollients will work wonders and those ingredients don't have to come from a product labeled as an eye cream.

You would be shocked how many eye creams lack even the most basic ingredients to help skin. For example, most eye creams don't contain sunscreen. During the day that is a serious problem because it leaves the skin around your eyes vulnerable to sun damage and this absolutely will make dark circles, puffiness, and wrinkles worse!

Whatever product you put around your eye area, regardless of what it is labeled, must be well formulated and appropriate for the skin type around your eyes! That may mean you need an eye cream, but you may also do just as well applying your regular facial moisturizer around your eyes.

I am predisposed to having large, dark undereye circles, thus I am always on the hunt for a good under-eye cream. I bought this one because usually Olay brand products work fine and the price was very reasonable, but I definitely regret this decision.I used this product quite often in the morning before work, but much to my chagrin in did next to nothing. The only effect I felt was a cooling sensation, but this effect did little to make my eyes look less tired. Soon after trying it I stopped, only to realize that this product was actually hurting my eyes!My eyes were sore and hurt every time I moved them side-to-side or up and down, and I was so concerned I actually saw an eye doctor who said it aggravated my eyes.That said, DEFINITELY DO NOT BUY! Waste of money and eventually a waste of time.

I have bad allergies so my under eyes are always puffy. This moisturizer works great for that. Between the gentle formula and the roller-ball, my eyes always look more awake after application. My eye area also tends to be quite oily and I really like that this product doesn't make it worse like some other under eye creams I have used. I have tried much more expensive products that do the exact same thing so I would recommend trying this before trying one that is much more expensive if you are looking to reduce puffiness and just look a little more awake.

I love this product. I have genetic dark circles under my eyes, and have been so hard to cover up with concealer and finding the right shade. This stuff works great for me, I can actually see the brightness it leaves under my eyes, almost like a shiny glow. I love using this with a pink concealer. I think if you have really bad dark circles like me, it is better to brighten the area rather than cover it.

Pretty ordinary eye cream. The cream doesn't brighten under the eyes like it claims (which I knew it wouldn't) and the rollerballs would be helpful for someone with puffiness cause by allergies or irritation. The cream is probably best for normal/dry skin. Not so sure about for very dry skin. The application is easy and I personally like a lot the dispenser idea. Just be careful not to get to much product out the tube. Squeeze it gently.

Starting decades ago with the now-classic Oil of Olay, this brand now offers an extensive range of skin-care products sold at drugstores and mass-market stores. Today's Olay lineup for those concerned about staving off the effects of aging skin is impressive, comprising their Regenerist, Pro X, and Total Effects lines. All of these (and several other Olay products) contain the B vitamin niacinamide. As you might expect, the claims made for it are inflated, but niacinamide is a very helpful ingredient for all skin types, capable of exerting multiple benefits.

In fact, perhaps the biggest complaint about Olay is that there are a number of repetitive formulas within and between the sub-brands make this line confusing and tricky to shop! Still, there is a lot to like about this drugstore stalwart, with its main drawback being a few formulas containing fragrance or other ingredients that have the potential to cause irritation.

For more information about Olay, owned by Procter & Gamble, call (800) 285-5170 or visit www.olay.com.

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Starting decades ago with the now-classic Oil of Olay, this brand now offers an extensive range of skin-care products sold at drugstores and mass-market stores. Today's Olay lineup for those concerned about staving off the effects of aging skin is impressive, comprising their Regenerist, Pro X, and Total Effects lines. All of these (and several other Olay products) contain the B vitamin niacinamide. As you might expect, the claims made for it are inflated, but niacinamide is a very helpful ingredient for all skin types, capable of exerting multiple benefits.

In fact, perhaps the biggest complaint about Olay is that there are a number of repetitive formulas within and between the sub-brands make this line confusing and tricky to shop! Still, there is a lot to like about this drugstore stalwart, with its main drawback being a few formulas containing fragrance or other ingredients that have the potential to cause irritation.

For more information about Olay, owned by Procter & Gamble, call (800) 285-5170 or visit www.olay.com.

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